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Another G4S Lithuania case won

2009-11-20

This case is closely monitored also internationally. The largest security company in the world "G4S", which is represented by companies on all continents has concluded a collective agreement with the international trade union organization UNI.

One of the returned to work is company's trade union Vilnius branch chairman Pavel Voronovičius that once had already been returned to work by the court. According LPSDPS chairman Aleksandras Posochovas, dismissal as severe disciplinary action just for small disciplinary case is most likely administration effort to deal with active trade unionist. "Despite the fact that the UNI and “G4S” European Works Council monitors the process in Lithuania, for the employer it is a principal case, where through one person they morally attempt to destroy the union", - he said.

This court ruling is likely to be contested in higher court just for "time stretching". Meanwhile, since January Mr. Voronovičius does not work and is registered at the employment office. The November 2 court order enables him to return to work and to receive from 29 January full payment compensation of average wages for forced absenteeism, but if the employer appeal against this order, he will have to wait again, probably another half a year for Vilnius Region Court's decision. If the decision is not appealed, in the beginning of December trade unionist will be able to return to work.

Mr. Voronovičius co-worker, another plaintiff in the same case, refused to return to work at "G4S Lithuania", he awarded only pay for the forced absenteeism and termination benefits. Whether and when this amount will be paid it depends on the defendant's actions.

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